Annie S. Hawks was a talented young woman. She had a gift for writing poetry and lyrics. By the age of 14, she was a contributing writer to local newspapers. She would write poetry that was often featured in these publications. Annie’s faith was important to her. As she grew in her love for God, she developed her skills in writing lyrics for hymns. In her lifetime, Annie S. Hawks (1836-1918) would write just over 400 hymns. Her ability to write was remarkable.